September 9, 2024

Kerry Parents and Friends Association

Tralee

PART TIME & OTHER

Instructor, Tralee Day Services (26 hrs per week)

WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION
Post: Instructor
Contract: Permanent, Part- Time (26 hrs per week)
Location: Tralee Day Services
Roster: Wk 1 : Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri: 09:00 - 17:00
Wk 2: Tues & Wed: 09:00 - 17:00 / Fri: 09:00 - 16:30
*Please note, rosters may be subject to change due to the operational requirements of the service*
The role

As an Instructor you will enable the people, we support realise their goals and achieve their identified priorities.
You will also provide support and act as an advocate for participation and inclusion in the community on behalf of the person we support.
As an instructor, you will operate within the framework of a person centered approach and actively engage with and promote co-operation and partnership with other services both internally and externally and in particular with families.
This is a supervisory role, and additional duties will include, completing all relevant reports and documentation, implementing New Directions in line with National standards for day Services along with providing physical support which may include helping people with personal care. The successful candidate will encourage and support the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests, teach life skills and work with other healthcare professionals to ensure that all care needs meet the highest possible standards.

Essential Criteria:

Applicants should possess a relevant 3rd level qualification. (Minimum Level 7 Degree).
A minimum one years’ experience of supporting adults with an intellectual disability post qualification.
A full driver’s licence with access to a car insured for business purposes is essential.
Where applicable, applicants must hold a valid Irish work permit.

Employee Benefits: Sick Pay Scheme, Paid Maternity Leave, Flexible Working, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme (Site Dependent), Parking, Generous Annual Leave, Access to income continuance scheme, Discounted Health Insurance and Access to training.
(A panel may be formed from which future vacancies for the Tralee Day services may be filled up to the 31st of March 2025)
*In relation to offers of employment, evidence of relevant employment experience must be clearly detailed in both your application form and CV. Failure to provide this information, along with a satisfactorily completed verification of service form before an agreed start date, will result in placement at Point 1 of the applicable scale. Incremental credit will only be applied from the date correct documents are submitted.*
Canvassing
Any attempt by candidates or others acting on their behalf, directly or indirectly, through written communication or any other means, to canvass or influence in the candidate's favour any staff member of Kerry Parents and Friends Association, or any individual involved in interviewing or evaluating applicants, will result in the candidate's automatic disqualification from the position.
Kerry Parents and Friends Association is an equal opportunities employer